Hoquiam School District

325 W. Chenault Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550-2419
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,588 students in Hoquiam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Hoquiam School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
1,588 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hoquiam School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#272 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
41%
33%
53%
36%
49%
78%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
26%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
61%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,987 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,971 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,987
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,971
$19,247

Best Hoquiam School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Wood
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8250
Gr: 2-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hoquiam High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W. Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Simpson Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8230
Gr: 2-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Hoquiam Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Gr: PK-1 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hoquiam School District?
Hoquiam School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,588 students.
What is the rank of Hoquiam School District?
Hoquiam School District is ranked #269 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hoquiam School District?
61% of Hoquiam School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoquiam School District?
Hoquiam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Hoquiam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,971 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links